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Homer's description of Bodrum as "The land
of eternal blue" and the words of another resident of Bodrum, Cevat Sakir, who
said "The heavenly bliss of life in Bodrum is better than any eternal bliss that
may await us" were not without foundation in reality. Throughout history Bodrum,
known as Halicarnassos in ancient times, has always been fought over and people
have been unwilling to share its beauty with others.Built on a peninsula formed
by the meeting of the eastern and western harbours, Bodrum, with its narrow
streets winding down to the sea, is famous for its castle, its world-renowned
yachts, its shipyards and the dazzling white houses and tombs lining the shores
of its two harbors.
BODRUM HOUSES
The common features of the traditional architecture used in Bodrum are
windowless first floors and doors on the second storey with access by way of
ladders that can be drawn up into the house. These houses, which are now
protected by the government, are located mostly in the villages of Ortakent and
Kocakaya above Gümüslük. Individuals, such as artists and writers who have
settled in Bodrum have done a great service to the area by restoring older
houses and this has made it an even more interesting place to visit.
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